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SERIOUS SANJI

9609 W FLAGLER ST, Miami FL 33174 · 786 870 5657

Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 4 visits since September 2025

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats90
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2338502
Grade history
SEP 25
JUN 26
Worst finding on record
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw shell eggs inside walk in cooler. Operator properly rearranged products.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Aug 18, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed operator added a walk in cooler and a walk in freezer. Also observed dumpling preparation area and hand sink added at storage area. Also observed drink preparation station added at front counter.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Jun 25, 2026 · Still observed operator added a walk in cooler and a walk in freezer. Also observed dumpling preparation area and hand sink added at storage area. Also observed drink preparation station added at front counter. Time Extended/Return visit Aug 18, 2026 · Plans submitted, waiting revision. Time Extended
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed next to washing area.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 25, 2026 · Still observed. Time Extended/Return visit Aug 18, 2026 · Time Extended
Jun 25, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 4+ food employees without a CFM present.
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Warning/Return visit Jun 25, 2026 · Still observed. Time Extended
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed operator added a walk in cooler and a walk in freezer. Also observed dumpling preparation area and hand sink added at storage area. Also observed drink preparation station added at front counter.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Jun 25, 2026 · Still observed operator added a walk in cooler and a walk in freezer. Also observed dumpling preparation area and hand sink added at storage area. Also observed drink preparation station added at front counter. Time Extended
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed food employees Mr. Yan, Lin, Lin J. Abraham, Sinia hired for less than 60 days no employee agreement provided. Discussed and provided to operator via email.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning/Return visit Jun 25, 2026 · Still observed. Time Extended
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed next to washing area.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 25, 2026 · Still observed. Time Extended
Jun 16, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator started to set up triple sink (Chlorine 100ppm).
High priority/22-41-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw shell eggs inside walk in cooler. Operator properly rearranged products.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soap gallon and drain strainers inside hand sink at washing area. Operator removed the items.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 4+ food employees without a CFM present.
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Warning
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed operator added a walk in cooler and a walk in freezer. Also observed dumpling preparation area and hand sink added at storage area. Also observed drink preparation station added at front counter.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed food employees Mr. Yan, Lin, Lin J. Abraham, Sinia hired for less than 60 days no employee agreement provided. Discussed and provided to operator via email.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed next to washing area.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed bowls not inverted over flip top cooler next to steam table.
Basic/25-06-4/Warning
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at mop sink area. Operator inverted mops.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Sep 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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